James Last | Radio Airplay Analytics

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Born: April 17, 1929 in Bremen Died: June 9, 2015

Meet the maestro behind Germany's most iconic big band sound, a renowned composer and orchestra leader who rose to fame with his signature "happy music" style. With a career spanning numerous chart-topping albums in both Germany and the UK, his legacy is marked by 65 albums reaching the UK charts alone. One of his most enduring compositions, "Happy Heart," achieved international success through interpretations by legendary artists Andy Williams and Petula Clark.